Bluetti Elite 400 battery pack review
Bluetti’s Elite 400 battery pack is hugely powerful and capable of charging almost anything
- Price: around £1,899
- Contact: bluettipower.co.uk
Getting electricity to power your off-grid workshop, campsite or e-bike pitstop is far from easy. The traditional solution is a petrol generator. These can go forever if fuelled, but create noise and fumes which aren’t always welcome. A new alternative is Bluetti’s latest flagship battery pack – the Elite 400.
It packs a huge 3,840Wh battery, which is enough to power an average house for 12 hours, or charge a laptop 45 times. It can deliver a consistent 2,500W, meaning it will boil a kettle or run an air fryer easily, so you can retire the camping stove.
For less power-hungry appliances, the Elite 400 will charge up to seven devices at once. There are a pair of three-pin AC sockets for 220V plugs, a 12v accessory outlet and four USB ports – both A and C types.
To get power back into the battery, the Bluetti will accept a feed from solar panels, a mains socket, or 12V from a car. It can also be programmed through the app to charge overnight when energy is cheaper.
We tried running a small fridge while charging an e-scooter and laptop and it didn’t even flinch. The Elite is big though, at about the same size as a carry-on suitcase and weighing a hefty 39kg. That means you’ll need to use the built-in wheels and telescopic handle to move it.
The other drawback is the price. At £1,899 it is a big investment, although that is around the same as a petrol generator from a premium brand, is cheaper to run and more eco-friendly.
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